Compulsive's review

Compulsive is a color-matching puzzle game set in minimalist graphics

7

Addictive as hell

Local and Facebook friends ranking

Animations and sound

Minimalist graphics

Touchscreen response

No global leaderboards

Only one game mode

"Guys, I'm addicted to these colored-tiles"

This is one of the oldest concept on gaming history: match 4 or more tiles of the same color to clear them from the board and score as many points as you can in 60 seconds. However, the folks at TMSOFT managed to make it beautiful and highly addictive.

Maybe is due to its sober and minimalist graphics or to its excellent touchscreen response when swiping tiles or, maybe, it's just that this gameplay perfectly fits mobile gaming: it's one of those timewasters perfect to play while waiting the bus or queuing. Whatever the reason, Compulsive isn't one of those childish 3-matching games full of animals, gems and fireworks. This goes straight to the issue: colored squares, white background, swipe to move, score as much as you can. Period.

There are local leaderboards but since beating your own records would become boring after a while, you can also add Facebook friends and try to beat their personal best. In order to achieve it you should keep in mind that combos will multiply your score and that glowing tiles of a specific color from the board.

Animations and sounds are great. Only two lacks: first, a global leaderboard would make the game even more challenging and, second, different game modes would increase playability.

Tags: compulsive game music tmsoft

by Emmanuel , Appszoom

Jul 11, 2013

Description

"So minimal, so addictive" -- LA Times. A palette of beautiful colors needs your help to get organized. This quick color matching puzzle game is easy to learn and difficult to put down. Ready to get Compulsive?

FEATURES

Addictive color matching puzzle game
Multiple Game Modes including Arcade, Strategy, Zen, and Challenge
Power-ups: Organizer, Cleaner, Duster
Turn-based multiplayer with Google Play Services
Beautiful bright candy like colors with a modern theme
Awesome animations, music, and sound
Play games in 60 seconds, 30 moves, or unlimited
Google Play leaderboards and achievements for all game modes
Facebook leaderboard on Arcade mode
UI Optimized for Android phones and tablets

RULES

Join four or more tiles of the same color to clear them off the board and score points.
White clean tiles will clear all tiles of a specific color off the board.
Clear multiple groups of tiles in a single move for bonus points.

POWER-UPS

Power-ups include Duster, Cleaner, Organizer, and Visionary power-ups.
Duster removes a tile off the board and counts towards the combo. Use it to start your next combo and score bigger points. Limit 5 per game.
The Cleaner power-up removes an entire color from the board. This is just like the white cleaner tile that appears on the board. Limit is 3 per game.
The Organizer power-up gives you 10 seconds to arrange the board however you want without any tiles exploding. This allows you to create really big groups and and even bigger combos for a massive bonus. Limit is 1 per game.
Visionary power-up is a one time purchase that provides color tile counts on the board on every game played. Helps you to focus on what color to use to build your next group. Also tells you the best time to use your Organizer power-up!

TIPS

Create larger groups of tiles for bigger scores.
Use the white tiles to clean up a mess or score some quick points.
Set up tiles on the game board so when one group clears others will follow. A bonus multiplier is given on the total number of groups you clean up in a single move.
Connect the leaderboard to Google Play and Facebook and crush your friend's scores.

“I don't really know what I'm doing in this new game from tmsoft, but I can't stop playing.” – @SudoNaame
“...in the vein of Utz potato chips, I defy you to play just one game” – Christian Fuller
“Lookout candy crush” – Johnie Cook
“I'll eat my hat if it doesn't get 10 million downloads” – Zach Rutledge
“I don't like bejeweled type games, but this is original and addicting.” - Mrslingerman
“No constricted movement, lots of mobility and very fast paced. I've run my phone battery down two days in a row from trying to beat my score. It's the perfect escape. Love it.” – Paula Todd
“Just chose this over candy crush!” – Mrniceguy80

CONTACT

Suggestion? In the app please tap MORE, ABOUT, and SEND FEEDBACK to talk directly to our team.
Problem? In the app please tap MORE, ABOUT, and REPORT PROBLEM which will attach a log file for us to investigate your issue.
Like us at http://www.facebook.com/CompulsiveGame
Follow us at http://twitter.com/tmsoft
Visit us at http://www.tmsoft.com/compulsive/

NOTE

Compulsive will occasionally display ads which you can remove through in-app-purchase by tapping STORE / BUY + / NO ADS
All game modes and power-ups can be unlocked without purchase.
Adding social networks allows you to see your friend's score. We do not post messages to your wall or your friend's wall. Publish permission required to upload scores to the shared leaderboards.

Users review

from 69.767 reviews

"Great"

7.8

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